# Karpas Asthyadi Thailam

> Karpas Asthyadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil. Internal (where applicable): 5-10 mL as directed, as per Sahasrayogam Bioavailability: Oil base provides transdermal delivery of active compounds to musculoskeletal tissues.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | Karpas-Asthyadi Thailam |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Madhura | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Guru, Snigdha | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Thailam (medicated oil for external use), Capsules (modern, for internal variant)

**Standard Dosage:** External: sufficient quantity for local application/massage. Internal (where applicable): 5-10 mL as directed, as per Sahasrayogam

**Bioavailability:** Oil base provides transdermal delivery of active compounds to musculoskeletal tissues. Massage enhances blood flow and deeper penetration. [Sesame oil](/glossary/concepts-m-y/#tila-taila) with milk processing adds [phospholipids](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#phospholipids) for enhanced skin absorption.

**Optimal Timing:** External: morning before bath or evening. For joint/bone conditions.

**Shelf Life:** 3 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Taila

**Storage:** Store in amber glass or HDPE bottles in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect from light.

**Marker Compounds:** [Gossypol](/glossary/compounds-g-l/#gossypol) (monitored for safety), Beta-[sitosterol](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#sitosterol), [Sesamin](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#sesamin), [Sesamolin](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#sesamolin)

**Quality Parameters:** Acid value, peroxide value, saponification value, refractive index, specific gravity, viscosity, gossypol content (must be within safe limits), rancidity test negative, HPTLC fingerprint, microbial limits, heavy metals

**Vehicle (Anupana):** For external use: warm oil for massage. For internal: warm milk.

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Karpasasthyadi Thailam](/formulation/karpasasthyadi-thailam/) (variant spelling)
- [Dhanwantaram Thailam](/formulation/dhanwantaram-thailam/)
- [Bala](/herb/bala/) Taila
- [Dashamularishta](/formulation/dashamularishta/) (internal)

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

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